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Category: Ohio State Parks and Nature Preserves

Did you know that Ohio has 76 state parks and 147 nature preserves scattered all about the state? And all the parks are open every day and are free for everyone to enter.

Features of Ohio’s state parks

Outdoor activities: Boating, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, and golfing
Nature preserves, forests, and wildlife areas: Ohio also has many nature preserves, forests, and wildlife areas
Scenic rivers: Ohio has many scenic rivers
Cultural interpretive centers: Some parks have cultural interpretive centers that focus on Ohio’s history and culture

Check out the Catching Katie blogs about Ohio state parks and nature preserves to find out more about them, as well as ideas about what to do the in area of one of the state parks.

Exploring in and around Zanesville, Ohio

by Katieupdated on June 30, 2025June 29, 20252 Comments

You know that I love a road trip! (And if you’re new to the Catching Katie blog- welcome, thanks for coming, I’m Katie and I love a road trip). Sometimes you don’t need to take a long road trip in order to explore someplace new. And while I love driving around and exploring other countries …

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Road trip to Wooster, Ohio

by Katieupdated on February 1, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a Comment

A few weeks back my friend Kelly and I opted to take a winter guided hike at Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve, located southwest of Wooster in Wayne County, Ohio. And while we were there we made a day of it, exploring all the different things that the Wooster area has to offer. Wooster, Ohio, …

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Visiting Springfield, Ohio- What To Do

by Katieupdated on February 26, 2026October 27, 20224 Comments

Over the past few years I have found myself taking little road trips to Springfield, Ohio to explore different things in or near the city. And during all those times it finally occurred to me- Springfield has a lot to offer! So if you haven’t explored it before, allow me to present to you some …

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Visiting Caesar Creek State Park

by Katieupdated on June 7, 2024June 22, 20203 Comments

Looking for something to do in Columbus? Why not consider a quick day trip to Cesar Creek State Park, located about an hour outside of Columbus, Ohio